The beloved Monstera deliciosa is commonly referred to as the "Swiss Cheese" plant or simply by the family name of "Monstera". It is an ode to the tropics and delight to those with not-so green thumbs. Prized for its shiny, bright green foliage and ease of care and...
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Growing Herbs Indoors, Year-Round
The season of growth and the garden may be waning but the season of harvest, hearty meals and togetherness is waxing. Our attentions are turned indoors; with more time spent preparing elaborate, cozy meals and enjoying the home. The weather changes and our gardens,...
How to Grow Your Own Garlic
If you haven't added it to your yearly rotations; garlic needs a perpetual place in your gardens. Unlike many other common vegetables that are transplanted or seeded in the Spring, we look to the Autumn for our garlic planting. Luckily, if you're ready for a taste...
How to Make a Foraged Fall Wreath
A Fall wreath greets, it welcomes, it is the very first impression made on friends and family alike. Artfully prepared, it can set a tone of invitation and warmth while being visually enticing. As the season of bounty approaches we welcome the fall feeling with the...
Cut Flower Garden: Cutting and Conditioning
Dahlias, peonies, cosmos, and zinnias; snapdragons, delphiniums, gladiolas, and even the brightest bulbs. The fresh cut flower garden makes the long days of summer all the sweeter. We have very much enjoyed allotting portions of our time, and gardens to fill our...
How to Dry and Store Your Garden Herbs
One of our favourite feelings of summer is the harvesting of fresh garden herbs. Whether from a tiny container garden, or from a long-lived tended patch, garden herbs have such a special place in our hearts. They define the sensory bliss of the growing seasons. From...